When you live in an old house, storage is a highly-prized commodity. In the good old days, homes were taxed on their number of rooms. Closets were counted as a room so many older houses have as few closets as possible to help keep real estate taxes down. We have one closet in our house…
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A Warm White Scandinavian Kitchen
I know, I know. Most people think that all-white kitchens are cold-looking, not warm. But I think this white Scandinavian kitchen will convince you that there is such a thing as “warm white” when it comes to interior spaces. After all, even light bulbs are defined by the type of white light they produce, from…
Cottage Kitchens: A Charming Collection
When you talk about cottage style, it doesn’t necessarily apply to small living spaces. If you subscribe to any of the cottage style magazines available today, you’ll notice some of the featured homes are actually quite large. Cottage style is first and foremost comfortable, often colorful, and signified by slightly worn finishes and painted furniture….
Tour a Scandinavian Cottage Style Kitchen
Today I’ve got a cheery, Scandinavian cottage style kitchen to share with you! When I came across this beauty it felt so homey and casual. It’s not perfection – instead, it looks lived in and loved. It’s the type of kitchen where homemade meals taste their best because you know a lot of love went…
Farmhouse Kitchen Dressed for Spring
Are you lovin’ the longer days of spring as much as I am? It’s incredible how a few more hours of daylight can put a pep in your step. Today I thought it’d be fun to share some photos of my kitchen from 5 years ago. It includes the pops of yellow that I’ve been…
Tour a Colorful Bespoke Kitchen
Some people struggle with the amount of color to add to a room. How much is too much? And how much is enough to keep a room from looking sterile or boring? Today I’ve found a colorful bespoke kitchen that enjoys a pleasing balance of various hues. Wood floors, white walls, and light gray kitchen…
Glass Front Cabinets: Popular Choices
Glass front cabinets are a great way to create the illusion of more space in a room while also showcasing favorite dishes or trinkets. You’ll find a range of options, including the popular choices shown here. Photo by If this cabinet had solid wood doors, it would appear top heavy in this space. Glass front…
White Beach Style Kitchen with Blue Wallpaper
Wallpaper is making its appearance once again, this time in a fresh, white, beach style kitchen. Lots of windows provide sunny appeal and leave you feeling like you should be whipping up a healthy salad before heading outdoors for a nature walk. You can see from this more panoramic view that the blue and…
Light Green Classic Kitchen in New York State
Light green cabinets freshen up a classic kitchen by Bright Ideas by Martinec in the town of Painted Post, New York. Wood flooring, subway tile, and bead board cabinets create timeless appeal in this dreamy kitchen. Photo by Bright Ideas by Martinec The pale shade of green adds color without being overwhelming. Open shelving…
1900s Kitchen Remodel in Navy Blue and White
One thing about historic homes – they don’t always have the best kitchens. They’re typically small and not very functional by today’s standards. Such was the case for a 1900s kitchen remodel by Haven Design and Construction that now proudly displays accents of dark blue against white cabinetry. Photo by Haven Design and Construction …
Teal-Colored Kitchen Cabinets Create Cheer
Teal-colored kitchen cabinets can’t help but create a joyful space for meal preparation and cooking. Add a fun-patterned wall and you’ve got a perfect recipe for a happy kitchen like this one by Victoria Sheffield. Photo by Victoria Sheffield Clusters of pendant lights shine down on the large kitchen island with pretty wood bar…
Best Use and Design of Small Kitchen Space
I do believe I have found my dream kitchen – and I realize I’ve probably said that before. But today’s small kitchen by Terracotta Design Build makes such great use of space in charming style, it’s hard not to fall in love! Photo by Terracotta Design Build Take a step back and you’ll see…
Atlanta Kitchen Renovation Adds New Life
An Atlanta kitchen renovation transforms stock cabinets and a tired floor plan into a light and bright space. Photo by Innovative Construction Inc. Comparing the photo above with the image below, this hardly looks like the same kitchen! The floor was converted to rich wood while white cabinets and a new kitchen island add fresh…
Transitional Kitchen with Navy Blue Cabinets
With all the Christmas colors flooding the internet right now, I thought it’d be a nice change of pace to feature an amazing transitional kitchen with rich, navy blue cabinets. Photo by Woodstock Cabinet Company Gold, streamlined cabinet hardware lends a complementary touch to the rich blue color. Open shelves keep the space from…
Eclectic Farmhouse Kitchen: Holiday Style
White, black, and wood come together in this eclectic farmhouse kitchen located in Evanston, Illinois – just north of Chicago. The circa 1890 home was renovated to suit the existing family and you can tell the kitchen is used a lot when you see the easy access of pots, pans, and cooking essentials in the…
A Small Galley Kitchen with Loads of Style
Today’s small galley kitchen proves you don’t have to have a ton of space and lots of money to create a well-designed and beautiful meal prep space. Every square inch is used thoughtfully and several details work together to provide unique appeal. Photo by Shannon Ggem Design A vintage style stove above is a focal…